How far is Albany, NY from Chautauqua, NY?
The driving distance from Albany, NY to Chautauqua, NY is about 356.7 miles (574 km), with a travel time of about 07h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.8 miles (471.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Chautauqua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Chautauqua.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2407 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue
745 ft · 25 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Henry Johnson Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Henry Johnson Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Buffalo, Boston
1373 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2801 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
280.7 mi · 5 hr 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
56 mi · 1 hr 5 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 394: Westfield, Mayville
1.1 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Portage Road
1585 ft · 28 sec · North Portage Road
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Continue on North Portage Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Portage Street
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Continue on South Portage Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · South Portage Road
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Continue on North Erie Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Erie Street
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Continue on West Lake Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Lake Road
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Keep slight left to continue on West Lake Road
2305 ft · 49 sec · West Lake Road
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Turn left
124 m · 35 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Ramble Avenue
900 ft · 1 min · Ramble Avenue
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Turn right onto Pratt Avenue
40 m · 13 sec · Pratt Avenue
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Turn left onto Ames Avenue
11 m · 3 sec · Ames Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ames Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Chautauqua.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 West
Keep slight left
281 mi · 05h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Albany and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Chautauqua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Chautauqua?
The road trip is about 356.7 miles (574 km) and usually takes 07h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tyre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178 miles from Albany and 178.7 miles from Chautauqua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.8 miles (471.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.47 one way or $100.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albany and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Chautauqua.
Stop Ideas Near Tyre
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tyre.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Chautauqua. Straight-line distance: 292.77 mi (471.16 km).
#1 Albany
The capital of New York State.
| Population | 95,429 |
| Coordinates | 42.6525800, -73.7562300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chautauqua
Small city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United State
| Population | 4,167 |
| Coordinates | 42.2097800, -79.4667100 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chautauqua (-79.46671, 42.20978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 574 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $50.47 | $100.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $56.42 | $112.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $61.20 | $122.40 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $59.10 | $118.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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